Lobbying
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Independent Garage Association Welcomes DfT’s Decision to Retain 3-Year MOT First Test
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) welcomes the recent decision by the Department for Transport (DfT) to maintain the current regime of 3-1-1 for MOT testing, meaning that a vehicles first MOT will remain at 3 years from the date of first registration for cars, vans, and motorcycles. The government’s decision not to proceed with the […]
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4-1-1 MOT consultation – sign the petition and have your say
Following extensive campaigning from the IGA and other automotive trade bodies, and meeting with DfT and DVSA, the MOT consultation response period has been extended to 22nd March 2023. While this is great news as it allows more time to carry out research and respond to the consultation, the government’s preferred MOT frequency is still […]
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IMPORTANT: We need your help to stop the 4-1-1 MOT
Once again, the Government is planning to change the frequency of the first MOT, and we need your help. As your trade association we have successfully fought against 4-1-1 proposals on several occasions, however this time the consultation period is only six weeks long and contains additional complex topics relating to the future of the […]